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VOL. 105 NO. 11 October 17, 2018

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ARTS AND CULTURE

The key to creativity

It is not marijuana

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News Editor: Malak Abas Contact: news@themanitoban.com / 474.6770

U of M community celebrates sustainability month Audit reports 869 metric tonnes of waste disposed of on campus yearly DAVID ZIRANGEY, STAFF

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ctober is sustainability month “If you line those [paper cups] in Manitoba. up face to face, it reaches between The U of M’s office of sustainabil- Winnipeg and Kelowna,” she said. ity is hosting events throughout the “The greenhouse gas emissions month to promote awareness about associated with that will actually get the impact human behaviour has on you from Victoria to Halifax 21 times.” the planet and to advocate for social, Nairn added projects like these behavioural, political and economic help visualize the collective impact changes that will help preserve the environment for the next generation.

One of the events planned is Cup “If you line those Mountain. Volunteers have col[paper cups] up lected hundreds of paper cups from around the Fort Garry campus and face to face, it began building them into a mounreaches between tain at UMSU University Centre on Monday.

Winnipeg and Sustainability ambassadors will Kelowna” — Christie provide free coffee Oct. 18 and 19 to people who bring a reusable mug.

Nairn, sustainability The Cup Mountain project was developed to quantify the amount office outreach of single-use disposable paper cup co-ordinator waste generated by the U of M Fort Garry campus.

The office found the campus is responsible for 1.19 million single- people have on the environment. use disposable paper cups per year.

“The idea of Cup Mountain is to Office of sustainability promotion display what impact, or how many and outreach co-ordinator Christie disposable cups we’re using in a week,” Nairn said the number of disposable said Nairn.“So, a snapshot of what U cups used on campus may be higher of M uses.” than students think.

U of M student Sydney

Nicholauson is the Cup Mountain office estimated 869 metric tonnes project leader. of waste is generated and disposed She and her team are advocating annually by the U of M. While about half of waste generfor more people to use multiple-use beverage containers instead of single- ated from both U of M campuses is use paper cups to reduce the amount made up of compostables, no largeof waste and plastic sent to landfills. scale programs exist to deal with “It’s a common sight on campus to organic compost. Like non-recyclasee trash cans absolutely overflowing bles, compostable materials are sent with cups,” she said. to landfill.

“I know Degrees [restaurant] […]

The report also highlighted the has compostable cups. But Starbucks, “strong potential” of organic waste Tim Hortons […] those cups aren’t prevention programs at the U of M, even recyclable. A lot of people don’t considering half of the amount of know that. They think they can be organic and compostable waste. recycled. I thought they could be The report called for a three-stage recycled until four months ago, but pilot composting program and a they can’t.” multi-level implementation strategy Nairn noted the ideal response involving management, students and to the project is to inspire people to staff. make more environmentally sustainMost single-use disposable beverable choices. age paper cups are lined with a type “That whole demonstration is to of plastic to keep them waterproof. kind of help people realize the impact While paper decomposes in landfills, it has and to encourage them to use these plastics do not. their own mug,” said Nairn.

In Manitoba, paper cups end up The project raises questions about in landfills because they are nonthe fate of compostable materials dis- recyclable. Styrofoam, foil, plastic posed from campus, and whether the bags and black or dark-coloured infrastructure even exists to deal with plastics are non-recyclable, despite the amount of compostable waste dis- many being stamped with the recycle posed of by the U of M. symbol.

A 2017 waste audit report by the Nicholauson said the lagging of

businesses to invest in compostable products comes down to profit.

“This is a problem that is preventable if big retailers essentially were to shell out a bit more money to get the more expensive, compostable cups,” said Nicholauson.

“But of course they won’t, because they have to maximize profit margins.”

On another front of sustainability month, student volunteers and staff from the U of M cleaned the forest area and river bank behind the Drake Centre, U of M Asper school of business, Oct. 11.

About 45 kilograms of garbage was collected from the area.

Alexandra Caporale, a U of M master’s student in the department of city planning, led the cleanup.

“Over the spring or summer, I was walking around here [...] then I started looking at the river and I was like ‘What is this terrible mess?" she said.

"This is really upsetting.”

The office of sustainability will be hosting events for the rest of October, including a nature walk and circumnavigation of Lake Winnipeg.

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Associate prof arrested on child porn charges

Child psychologist not formally employed by university MALAK ABAS, STAFF

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U of M associate professor and child psychologist has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.

Gary Shady, 72, was arrested in his Fort Rouge home Wednesday.

An investigation by the Winnipeg Police Service’s internet child exploi-

tation unit began in early October after an online storage service notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of

sexual abuse imagery being held on appointments typically provide trainits service. The centre then notified ing to medical students and residents, Winnipeg police and the National and are chosen by the university, but Child Exploitation Co-ordination not formally employed by the U of Centre in Ottawa.

M. They are typically employees Police seized an electronic device of the Winnipeg Regional Health containing child sexual images, Authority (WRHA). along with several other electronic Clinical training by Shady would devices. The charges were announced have been held at a WRHA facility.

Thursday.

“The university doesn’t pay this Shady was listed as recently as individual […] the WRHA does,” Friday morning on the U of M’s Danakas said. website as an associate professor at “This is not an employee, in that the faculty of health sciences and he sense, of the university.” saw patients as a child psychologist at Winnipeg police service spokesthe Manitoba Adolescent Treatment person Const. Jay Murray called the Centre. He also had patients at the images “concerning,” and noted the Health Sciences Centre. investigation will look into whether While Shady was technically an his patients had been victimized. associate professor, he did not have a “Whenever we release on an inciteaching position on campus, accord- dent, whether it be of this nature or ing to U of M spokesperson John something else, there’s always a possibility that other victims may come Danakas.

“His association with the forward,” Murray said in a release.

University of Manitoba would have The WRHA has confirmed he has been limited to a nil appointment as been placed on administrative leave. an associate professor […] providDanakas said he is no longer ing clinical training for residents and involved with the university in any medical students, primarily residents,” way, as “the association with the uniDanakas said. versity relies on that appointment.”

The investigation is ongoing.

According to Danakas, nil

Manitobans protest for safe housing, affordable transit Marchers call for voters to make poverty an election issue MALAK ABAS, STAFF

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anitobans marched from City by Winnipeg’s Amalgamated Transit Hall to the legislative building Union (ATU) Local 1505 to transport Thursday to advocate for a poverty- protesters and drummers from the free province.

West Central Women’s Resource The walk, organized by Make Centre drum group.

Poverty History Manitoba — an Lorie English, chair of Make activist group focused on changing Poverty History’s city working group public policy to identify and reduce and executive director of the West causes of poverty — first received Central Women’s Resource Centre, blessings from a local Indigenous spoke to the congregation about the elder.

Winnipeg Without Poverty report.

The march included a bus provided The report, which was published

implementation of safe and accessible housing options, developing policies to monitor food security in the city and replacing the Winnipeg Police Board with a community safety group to oversee the Winnipeg Police Service.

The report also calls on the city to increase transit accessibility and service, especially in low-income neighbourhoods and spaces with recorded high public transit dependency.

President of ATU Local 1505 Aleem Chaudhary spoke in support of reinstating recently-cut provincial funding toward transit.

The 50-50 transit funding deal saw the city and province splitting the cost of Winnipeg Public Transit operating costs.

The deal, which was instated in the 1970s, ended in 2017. Any increases in cost are now the city’s sole responsibility, resulting in an increase in PHOTO BY PAYMUN NEMATOLLAHI regular transit fare to $2.95 from $2.70.

“It is a responsibility of our governby the Canadian Centre for Policy ment, civic or provincial, to be able to Alternatives and has been endorsed provide the important transportation by over 90 organizations, calls on that the people need to get to and mayor Brian Bowman to develop a from work,” Chaudhary said. productive poverty reduction plan.

“Many people are making the “It’s time now that we pull together choice between putting nutritious and we force the city, we make this an food on the table for their children or election issue, and we challenge them to be able to provide transportation to really start talking about poverty to get to and from work, to be able to and in a good way,” she said. get to their job.”

The plan includes 50 recommenAccording to a poll conducted dations to the city, including the by the union, 79 per cent of

Winnipeggers support the restoration of the funding agreement.

English asked the crowd to make poverty reduction a priority when holding city leaders accountable.

“We’re asking all of you, ask your candidates for city council and mayor, what is their plan to address poverty,” she said.

“We’re asking all of you, ask your candidates for city council and mayor, what is their plan to address poverty” — Lorie English “How are they going to step up and be leaders that we know their city can be? Winnipeg is a great city with great citizens, and the majority of those citizens care about lifting up the most vulnerable people in our community. And it’s time to see that same leadership from our community, from our community leaders, in terms of our city councillors and our mayor.”

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UMSU wellness week rolls out cannabis workshop UMSU programming sparks dialogue over mental health SHAUNA MATTHEWS, STAFF

UMSU held a workshop looking at the science behind cannabis use and mental health last Wednesday as part of its Mental Health and Wellness week.

The workshop, “Mental Health and Cannabis 101,” sought to educate students on the potential risks and benefits cannabis consumption can have on users.

Mental Health and Wellness week, which ran from Oct. 9 to 12,

“I see these campaigns as a platform to educate, raise awareness and reach out to the student body” — Sarah Bonner-Proulx, UMSU VP advocacy brought mental wellness programming to students and was hosted by UMSU. The aim of the campaign was to begin a dialogue concerning mental health and illness.

UMSU hosted a series of other events, including a hand print pledge and art therapy.

The campaign also gave students the opportunity to share their thoughts on mental health, provide messages of support to their fellow students and offer suggestions to UMSU on how to improve the services they provide.

UMSU VP advocacy Sarah Bonner-Proulx said the campaign is a chance for students who may have

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questions concerning mental health to find resources on campus.

“Each year UMSU organizes two mental health and wellness week campaigns, one in October and one in January, where we invite both internal and external organizations and groups to participate and host events and workshops,” she said.

“For me, I see these campaigns as a platform to educate, raise awareness and reach out to the student body and to normalize the idea of mental illness.”

Bonner-Proulx said UMSU is making education and support for students a priority.

“The goal is to work to normalize mental illness so that students feel more comfortable talking about this still-sensitive topic and seeking support if needed, and [to] debunk myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health and illness,” she said.

Though there has not been any significant evidence proving cannabis causes mental illness, there are some disorders directly associated

with cannabis consumption, such as social anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

The workshop went into depth on the science behind getting high, including how cannabis works as a mental stimulant, what bodily functions it affects and its medicinal effects.

While the workshop discussed the possible negative side effects of long-term cannabis use there was also discussion on how cannabis can be used to relieve pain and provide

comfort for people suffering from serious illnesses like multiple sclerosis and AIDS. According to a statement from UMSU, the board of directors hopes to form a “realistic drug strategy” and believes “easily accessible educational resources for students will help eliminate misconceptions about cannabis and subsequently promote safe usage.”

Liberals announce $13 million in funding for U of M Discovery grant awarded to STEM students and researchers MALAK ABAS, STAFF

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he Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced $13 million in research funding and scholarships for U of M students Oct. 12.

The grants are part of a nationwide $558 million investment into discovery research funding announced by minister of science and sport Kirsty Duncan on Oct. 9, the largest investment in discovery science in Canadian history.

The U of M grants have been awarded to students in a range of STEM disciplines. Projects include research into autonomous agricultural machines, thermostat dynamics and the reaction of fungi to extreme environments.

Winnipeg South MP Terry

Duguid spoke to the U of M’s dedi- a recipient of the NSERC discovery cation to scientific advancement. grant, introduced her research project “The University of Manitoba during the announcement. employs thousands of people, con“I feel very fortunate to hold an tributes one billion dollars to NSERC discovery grant myself, espeManitoba’s economy, and is a world cially as an independent researcher. leader in many fields, including infec- My discovery grant has opened and tious diseases, climate change, agri- will continue to open several doors culture, intelligent infrastructure and for me,” Koksel said. the humanities,” Duguid said in a “With these funds, I [will] train media release. the next generation of highly quali“I am proud that our federal gov- fied personnel.” ernment’s investment of more than $13 The project Koksel received fundmillion in discovery research funding ing for focuses on processing pulses will give the researchers, scientists — seeds from the legume family — and students at the U of M the sup- and cereals. port they need to work on cuttingKoksel invited those in attendance edge research that will impact the for the announcement to observe a wellbeing of all Canadians.” demonstration of a manufacturing U of M food and human nutri- device that aerates food products. tional sciences researcher Filiz Koksel,

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Cannabis remains banned on U of M campus University to provide marijuana education and resources to students MALAK ABAS, STAFF

While cannabis legalization means Canadians will be able to legally smoke for the first time, students will not be allowed to light up on campus.

The provincial Non-Smokers Health Protection and Vapour Products Act prohibits smoking marijuana on school grounds. Once legal, smoking marijuana will remain illegal in public spaces.

The growth and sale of cannabis is also illegal on campus — including in dormitories — in accordance with provincial legislation.

An email was sent to all students living on campus reminding them the student residence cannabis policy forbids consuming, preparing, selling and growing cannabis.

The email also warned students if they smelled of marijuana or presented a “delayed response” in opening their door, it would “raise further suspicion and increase the severity of

the sanction levied.” ments to the policy,” he said. action itself, it’s the same discipli“I’m personally just all fine with Students caught breaking these Discussions are already underway nary processes that are in place now the use of cannabis, but just having rules in residence will be fined a mini- between UMSU and the university for abuse of substances.” that happen in random spots around mum of $50 for a first-time offense. to allow edible cannabis products in He added if security was to catch university, I just don’t like the smell.

Non-recreational marijuana use private dorms. students smoking cannabis on cam- So a designated spot I know I could on campus is restricted to those with Danakas said the university will pus, disciplinary procedure would be avoid would be nice.” a prescription and must be in accord- be focusing on providing support for decided on a case-by-case basis, rangFellow computer science student ance with the U of M’s clean air pro- students who are looking for further ing from simply asking the students Luke Delatorre agreed with the cedure, which enforces non-smoking education on cannabis use or feel they to butt out to more serious discipli- implementation of possible desigareas on campus nary action. nated smoking areas on campus in with the intent of Timothy the future. maintaining pub- “The university will be monitoring the impact Apple y a rd , a “For the most part, the designated lic safety and a computer science spots would be nice, just to make sure of legalization and stay on top of that in clean environment. student, said while — you know, you don’t want to influterms of making adjustments to the policy” he would not have ence the kids or anything,” According to U of M spokesperHealthy U, a volunteer-based a problem with — John Danakas, U of M spokesperson son John Danakas, students smok- peer-to-peer health education service there will be no ing up on campus, on campus, will be available to answer new policies in precautions should questions students may have about place for disciplining recreational have developed a dependency. be taken to ensure people with res- cannabis use. Students are invited to cannabis use on school grounds, but “The focus is moreso on behav- piratory issues are considered. visit the service if they are looking for iours that might harm individuals that may change in the future.

“I know for me, having asthma, counselling services.

“The university will be monitoring that result from abuse, rather than knowing that there’s designated spots Healthy U will also direct stuthe impact of legalization and stay on on the action itself,” Danakas said. where people could be smoking, I’d dents who are concerned about their cannabis use to helpful resources. top of that in terms of making adjust“And that in dealing with the know to avoid those,” he said.

Greening out ASHA NELSON

Students take refuge from the cold and study in the Buller Greenhouse Monday.

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Beautiful building QUINCY HOUDAYER

A team of artists, including Helga Jakobson, painted the Sutherland Hotel in vibrant colours in September for Nuit Blanche. It is one of a number of Main Street buildings that has been visually transformed with murals over the last few years.

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Pot is a start — now legalize the rest The criminalization of recreational drug use is unjustified EVAN TREMBLAY, STAFF

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he legalization of the recreational use of cannabis is a watershed in our lifetimes.

What was illegal yesterday is legal today, casting light on the ludicrous, oppressive and capricious nature of yesterday’s laws.

That the provincial and federal governments, under the guise of health bulletins and information campaigns, spread falsehoods that can only be considered propaganda, shows that they are more concerned with control than justice.

Many drugs — most drugs — remain illegal, without any regard for the capacity for danger they pose to individuals or society at large.

The new laws that have been passed with the legalization of cannabis — that includes both different privileges of use based on ownership of property and vastly expanded police powers — are not based on enlightened concern for the rights or health of individuals.

Drug policy writ large has been set based on the presumption that it is the role of the government to govern what states of mind individual citizens can enter into. This is a moral abhorrence, especially when compared to the endless liberties corporations enjoy to despoil and destroy the well-being of whole communities.

The continued prohibition of drugs is directly responsible for

human death. If all drugs were legal These individuals embody the work ated with them) subcultures that have and regulated, they could be bought and effort sorely needed as we edge produced a flowering of music and art in known quantities and purities. ever closer to ecological and social that celebrates love.

The continued prohibition of collapse.

Psilocybin, mescaline and ayadrugs is directly responsible for crime.

A blanket prohibition on drugs huasca, an Amazonian blend of If all drugs were legal and regu- is not based in good practice. Many plants, are associated with deep relilated, most people would presum- nations have decriminalized posses- gious experience, and are a source ably choose to purchase them from sion of amounts of drugs meant for of personal healing and ecological storeowners rather than organized personal use. Portugal has famously understanding. decriminalized possession of all Ketamine, methoxetamine and drugs and has not collapsed into PCP are powerful tools easily abused — but they are invaluable for humans Some drugs currently anarchy for it.

The criminalization of drugs is who crave a profound understanding illegal are similar to an offence to the sovereignty of an individual. It forbids each to decide tobacco and alcohol A blanket prohibition for themselves how they will dwell in and use their body. And it is a in being addictive on drugs is not based loss for society as a whole, which is and damaging denied the beneficial properties of in good practice many drugs. to the body Cannabis has been used for meditation and religious dialogue for thousands of years. It helps those suffering of time and space. spiritual and physical pain find peace Some drugs currently illegal are crime syndicates. in the world. similar to those great opiates of the The continued prohibition of MDMA shows great promise masses, tobacco and alcohol, in being drugs is directly responsible for the in the treatment of post-traumatic both addictive and damaging to the continued misery and victimization stress disorder and is infinitely more body. Cocaine, heroin and methof the most vulnerable members of benign than alcohol as recreation. amphetamine should be approached society. Those who deal with social, LSD was originally used as a thera- with caution, and regulated — exactly physical and mental suffering are peutic drug, promising psychological as tobacco and alcohol currently are, jailed and ostracized for excesses research having been halted in one of and not more. not greater than those of the wealthy. the unending waves of moral panic Anyone who would steal, murThe continued prohibition of that is the hallmark of drug prohibi- der or sink into a life of indolence drugs criminalizes artists, philoso- tion. Both these drugs are known for — while using any drug — had in phers and those wise and noble indi- birthing (in spite of their illegality them the seed of that flower of evil. viduals seeking to expand their minds. and the risks inherent in being associ- That some people are latent crimi-

nals who would use intoxication as a justification for committing crimes is not considered sufficient reason to outlaw alcohol, and it should not be considered sufficient reason to outlaw other drugs.

The criminalization of the use of drugs, rather than the illicit manufacture and selling of them, is an affront to the principle that an individual is empowered to live their lives as they see fit, provided they do not infringe on the liberties of others.

This extends to the religious freedom of individuals, who may justifiably seek the assistance of entheogens in communing with the gods.

It was, yesterday, ludicrous that cannabis was illegal. It is, today, an oppression that many other drugs remain so.

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Pallister PCs deploy “Reefer Madness” tactics

Manitoba’s marijuana PSA drive largely propaganda KENNY INGRAM, STAFF

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n the looming reality of canna- Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder of weed being laced with psychoacbis legalization, the Pallister-led while bipolar is a mood disorder. They tive drugs. But the PCs are specifiProgressive Conservative (PC) are not even categorically the same. cally aiming to rekindle last year’s government has rolled out a public Yet, the PCs just list the two as psy- craze over supposed cases of weed awareness campaign related to the chotic disorders. laced with fentanyl. There have been drug. They have appeared on billThe assertion made by the PCs no reported cases of this occuring in boards, on public transportation and is nothing but hogwash intended to Manitoba, despite what the PCs are in this newspaper. obfuscate and scare the public with alluding to.

While public awareness should false side-effects of marijuana.

The more ridiculous concern they absolutely be prioritized, the inforThis appears to be a recurring list about “street cannabis” is the mation being spread should be clear, potential presence of pesticide. objective and based on facts.

The PCs fail to mention that In this case, the Unfortunately, time and time legal weed might contain any of 22 again the PC campaign uses no sciauthorized pesticides used by licensed government has entific grounding and, as it stands, is growers. simply decided to downright misleading.

Cultivating a plant sometimes One portion of the ad campaign requires pesticides. cherry-pick studies claims cannabis not only “can lead The PCs want you to confuse this to depression and anxiety,” but can issue. and leave out the One of the points stressed is that also “increase your risk of developing psychotic disorders including schizo- bigger picture “cannabis can be addictive,” with a phrenia and bipolar disorder.” graphic of a number of joints getting This is an extremely serious exponentially bigger. assertion. theme with the current provincial While the Pallister government In this case, the government has government. When the facts are presents this as black and white, this decided to simply cherry-pick studies inconvenient, the Pallister govern- statement requires a nuanced analysis. and leave out the bigger picture. In ment simply ignores them.

What the advertisement is 2013, Harvard Medical School pubIn the advertisement, the PCs describing is dependence. People lished a study that suggested the link put a skull and cross bones below the who use marijuana often can develop between marijuana and schizophre- phrase “street cannabis isn’t worth marijuana dependence, which can be nia holds little merit. the risk.” a problem.

Furthermore, recent research The government’s website expands Some of the effects of dependsuggests the only meaningful link on the warning with “Street, or black ence include “becoming more tolerbetween psychosis and marijuana market, cannabis offers you no quality ant to the effects,” “using more than use is that individuals with a vulner- control in terms of strength or purity. intended” and “depending on it to ability to psychosis are more likely It may contain traces of pesticides and be relaxed, creative or enjoy yourto use marijuana heavily and begin even other drugs that could put your self.” Marijuana dependence can be earlier in life. life at risk.” a serious issue but it is not biological The ignorance does not stop there.

There have been documented cases addiction.

But dependence does not conjure the right image for the PCs. No, they would rather you think of the marijuana user as a dangerous back-ally addict.

The government advertisements reminding Manitobans to drink

manipulated this so-called information campaign to steer the conversation directly into the opinions which reinforce their own agenda.

If Pallister had his way, Manitobans would be bogged down arguing about the imaginative effects of marijuana while his cronies rob the public purse.

When it comes to Social-conservatism has always sought to cut divisions to benefit the marijuana, however, powerful. the government The legalization of marijuana represents the death throes of tired PC levels the home tactics. of rationality, However, the once-powerful brand of Stephen Harper-backed grabs a fire iron social conservatives understand that and proceeds while its breed of conservatism may be dying, the last gasp is to destroy to stoke fear any and all progress and semblance of change — at any cost.

This is not to say the public should responsibly do not employ these not be aware of the negative impacts ridiculous claims. of marijuana, which there certainly Rather, the ads inform the con- are. The combustion and inhalation sumer of how much alcohol is in vari- or consumption of any material — ous forms of liquor and to “know my whether it be sitting around a camplimits.” fire or eating an overcooked burger Despite the fact alcohol can also — does undoubtedly have negative lead to dependence and cause adverse impacts on the health of humans. health effects, the advertisements try While people may choose to use to help Manitobans safely consume or not use marijuana for their own alcohol. personal reasons, one should at least When it comes to marijuana, how- have the facts and knowledge readever, the government levels the home ily available to them in the spirit of of rationality, grabs a fire iron and making an informed decision. But proceeds to stoke fear. that will not come from the Pallister The PCs have intentionally government.

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Creating a cannabis culture at work With legalization comes a conversation about how we handle weed in the workplace REBECCA BALAKRISHNAN, THE WORK LIFE

the premises. Others have outright banned the use of recreational cannabis, even outside of work hours, such as the Toronto and Calgary police forces.

Recreational use is distinct from prescribed medical marijuana use,

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he legalization of cannabis is changing our work culture.

Overnight, marijuana use was transformed from an illicit act to a national pastime.

As more and more Canadians partake in recreational use, we need to begin a conversation about how cannabis consumption will be handled in a professional environment.

As a savvy employee, you should consider the acceptability of cannabis in your workplace and behave accordingly.

Employers have already responded by developing policy to address marijuana in the workplace.

Some organizations, like the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, have prohibited employees from bringing cannabis onto

Remember that even though cannabis is legal it does not mean our culture has completely caught up which in Manitoba falls under an employer’s legal duty to reasonably accommodate for people with disabilities. So, if that is you, not much will change.

If your employer is not enforcing prohibition in your private life, conversations about cannabis use are bound to occur at work. This becomes tricky because there are no clear guidelines on how to discuss this professionally.

Cultural norms already exist for how we discuss alcohol at work. In most workplaces, it is normal to talk about having a glass of wine to

decompress after a stressful workweek. It is less acceptable to go into detail about a bender.

Just like with alcohol, a good starting point for determining if you should disclose your cannabis use at work is to follow the lead of your respected superiors. Just as each company has a culture around discussing weekend drinking, there will be an appropriate amount of disclosure about cannabis use.

Although considering how workplace alcohol norms can evolve to include cannabis is a natural starting point, it is not accurate to equate wine and weed.

A 2017 Health Canada report found that only 28 per cent of respondents considered cannabis use to be socially acceptable. This is compared to the 56 per cent who consider alcohol use acceptable. But, to keep things in perspective, only 19 per cent considered tobacco use socially acceptable.

Still, remember that even though cannabis is legal it does not mean our culture has completely caught up.

The same report indicated that 57 per cent of respondents believed marijuana made users less ambitious and motivated. This is probably not the impression you want to give if you are seeking a promotion.

If you are unsure about how your

colleagues feel about cannabis, it is always best to err on the side of caution. Stick to more neutral topics until the company culture becomes clear.

With our first post-legalization holiday parties around the corner, another cultural question comes to light: is it cool to toke at work parties?

As a savvy employee, you should consider the acceptability of cannabis in your workplace and behave accordingly This will vary from company to company. It will also change as time goes by. In some organizations, smoking a joint will be just as routine as sipping a gin and tonic.

Even so, if Irene from accounting shows up with cannabis Christmas cookies, and you have gauged that partaking is acceptable, be cautious.

As with alcohol, it is prudent to consume in moderation in professional settings. Workplace functions, even within a colleague’s home, are still professional settings.

It is also smart to know your limits

before getting high with coworkers.

Do not smoke weed for the first time at a work event. If you are unsure how your body will react, you do not want a negative discovery to occur in a professional setting.

Hilarious workplace gossip about Christmas party antics are one thing to listen to and another to be the butt of.

It is also important to consider how you will share your cannabis use on social media. Just as you should be aware of the impression pictures of alcohol consumption might create, be thoughtful about the impression public pot photos might create for current or potential employers.

Maintaining a professional online image can be the difference between a job offer and silence from a potential employer.

Finally — and, hopefully, most obviously — do not show up to work high.

As a general rule, you should have a clear head at work. While it might be difficult for your boss to prove you attended work impaired, even an unfounded suspicion of impairment could negatively impact your career in the long run.

When combining cannabis and your career, be cautious and be smart.

Letters: Re: Oct.10 "Kavanaugh, #MeToo and the court of public opinion" KWENE APPAH

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n Oct. 6, 2018, Brett not they are credible. By bringing Kavanaugh was nominated forward allegations, survivors are to the Supreme Court of the United re-traumatized, re-evaluated and States with a vote of 50-48. For rearraigned, all under the intense Kavanaugh, his family and support- gaze of the public eye. ers it was a victory. For survivors of In Kavanaugh’s case, some sexual violence it was yet another have asserted the voices of the loss. #MeToo movement unfairly tilted The #MeToo movement caught the court of public opinion to the on like wildfire over social media in side of Kavanaugh’s alleged victim, October 2017. Survivors of all forms Christine Blasey Ford. But as the of sexual violence came together, Supreme Court nomination shows, publicly sharing their experiences of that is not the case. sexual violence to bring awareness The accused are not the victims of how deeply rooted the issue is. in this type of allegations until the The movement’s success in call- allegations are proven to be false. ing out sexual misconduct by indi- It takes courage to withstand the viduals like Harvey Weinstein has nearly insurmountable scrutiny been met with criticism by those faced by victims who come forward. who feel the movement is an attack Equally courageous are the suron the reputations of perpetrators. vivors who suffer silently.

The #MeToo movement gives We owe it to the men in our a voice to those who have been lives to publicly condemn systemic robbed of their own. rape culture. And we owe it to the One can be misled into think- women in our lives to come down ing this newly found voice is given hard on perpetrators of sexual more credibility than the voice of violence. perpetrators of sexual assault. But, When we begin to give the repusuch a belief is false. tation of perpetrators weight over Survivors’ stories are heav- those of the survivors, we engage ily scrutinized for details, picked in damaging rape rhetoric that is apart to determine whether or pervasive in our society. There has

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been little concern from detractors of the #MeToo movement about the fate of Ford’s reputation.

Ford will live her life harassed by those who reject her story while Kavanaugh will sit for life on the highest court in the U.S. #MeToo’s impact on the lived experience of survivors is far reaching. It offers survivors hope, respect, allegiance and a medium through which they are no longer isolated or ostracized. A mass influx of voices, detailing the darkest truths to the public may be shocking to some and as a result one may be inclined to question the credibility of these truths.

It is fine to play devil’s advocate as a tool to test veracity and seek transparency. However, if the devil’s advocate is never satisfied despite the weight of argument and evidence, the entire exercise was never about improving the discourse.

It is also important to remember that not all devils need advocates because at the end of the day some devils are just devils. They don’t require advocacy. They require retribution.

Cheng's surprisingly Justin unthoughtful perspective on

Not to mention Kavanaugh did an abysmal job of demonstrating his innocence. At the very least his comportment and conspiracy theories have no place in a court of law.

If a balance of probabilities standard is used, then what is the weight of social science evidence that overwhelmingly demonstrates false allegations are astronomically uncommon? When Ford and other complainants testify under oath they should be believed.

The logical next step is for supporting evidence to corroborate their testimony. Ford did have some corroborating evidence and if the FBI had more time the result of the investigation may have been different.

Maybe Cheng, and others who share his view, should consider belief alone as insufficient to make a conclusion. Belief can influence decisions, such as appointing a Supreme Court justice, but it would not be enough for discipline or punishment to arise.

#MeToo and the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation merits a simple response. The concerns Cheng raises quietly ignore similar, often more extreme, consequences for people who come forward making allegations of sexual violence.

For instance, in addition to damage to her reputation, Christine Blasey Ford has experienced a huge volume of threats including threats of sexual violence and death threats.

The abuse is so severe, multiple reports indicate, the complainant and her family have been forced to move from their home. Kavanaugh on the other hand will be moving onto the U.S. Supreme Court.

Cheng suggests that society should adopt a balance of probabilities standard for public allegations of sexual violence. In the same article he goes on to call Ford's testimony under oath “unsubstantiated, unproven allegations.” Under these circumstances it sounds like complainants, in Cheng’s vision, would need to prove their allegations true.

Jesse Blackman is currently a stuThis is not a balance of probabilities. dent at Robson Hall.

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Socialize weed retailers now Pallister’s cannabis retail policy stifles economic democracy and freedom JACOB SINGLETON, STAFF

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ejoice! Weed is legal, but the what happens with the money. This paid sick days and a decent vacation.

Manitoba government is selling democratizes what would otherwise Workers who become pregnant can kush all wrong. rest easy knowing their employer will be the decision of a private owner.

When you want to light up a top up their wage to 93 per cent of her green-packed stogie, you will have to weekly wage while on maternity leave. haul yourself into a privately owned Even part-time workers make a By selling the ganja and operated retail vender. The cash decent wage. A “casual” worker will at publicly-owned you hand over for your green nug to earn a starting wage of $16.72. these private corporations represents These workers will have more retail locations a massive failure in policy by the govmoney in their pockets than their the provincial erning Progressive Conservatives. private-sector counterparts. Since Currently the provincial governthese workers will have some money government could ment is the only wholesale distributor left over after they pay for their rent, of cannabis. The wholesale govern- make hundreds, if food and clothes, they will buy goods ment weed has a $0.75 mark-up on that will help spur economic activity every gram and a nine per cent mark- not thousands, of across the province. up compounded on top of the total Moreover, these workers have a well-paying jobs price. When you go and buy the union where they are afforded protecweed from the retailer you will not tions for their jobs and a collective be charged PST. But, retailers must voice to help determine the circumpay six per cent of their total revenue Always go for more democracy stances of their work life. This is no on recreational cannabis sales. This and freedom. small fact. Having even the slightest To varying degrees, all provinces modicum of say over our working social responsibility fee will come have agreed with this sentiment. lives is another step toward democinto effect Jan. 1, 2019.

The money generated from While some provinces will use a racy and freedom. these fees private retailers pay will private retail or hybrid system, every These workers are employed by go toward important social pro- province except Brian Pallister’s Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Even grams and help improve the lives of Manitoba will have publicly-owned though it pays its workers a decent Manitobans. Publicly-owned retail- online retail stores. These virtual living wage, it still manages to hand ers, however, would generate more stores will deliver your goodies right over huge sums of cash the provincial revenue for the public purse and pro- to your door while democratizing the government. The 2017-2018 annual profits. vide better-paying jobs. report lists the total revenue generPublicly-owned enterprises forBy selling the ganja at publicly- ated by publicly-owned liquor stores ward the lion’s share of their profits owned retail locations the provin- at $427 million. Meanwhile, the netto the public. Whereas the profits cial government could make plenty profit of the crown corporation and generated in a private firm are solely of well-paying jobs. For example, total amount deposited in the public’s controlled by those who own the full-time workers at publicly-owned treasury from both liquor and gaming firm. Publicly-owned firms let the liquor stores who run the cash register is listed at $610 million. people have the power to determine start out making $21.85. They also get That represents 4.5 per cent of the

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revenue of the province’s 2017-2018 budget. And cannabis has the potential to grow that even more.

According to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, by 2020, national weed sales could reach $6.5 billion. That is more than the $5.1 billion spent on spirits annually, but less than the $7 billion spent on wine .

The money being siphoned by privately-owned retailers could be used to fully cover our university tuition, fund green energy projects, increase public transportation, improve

healthcare or address the opioid crisis. The limiting factor is only what is imaginable.

It is unlikely the Progressive Conservatives will change course and do what is right by socializing weed retailers. But, any political movement or party that wants to defeat Pallister needs to embed socializing weed retailers in their platform. It serves as a conduit for the social good and a better future.

The demand is simple. Peace, land and socialized weed retailers!

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"Slonking that reggie" remains banned MERV BERKLEY

University president Mark Wallace is warning students that ‘slonking that reggie’ will remain banned on campus after marijuana legalization kicks into effect across the country this Wednesday.

Slonking reg had been banned on campus as part of the overall federal prohibition, but with legalization taking place many on-campus advocates had hoped to have access to that swag.

The announcement comes as cities and universities across the country enter the final stages of preparing for legalization.

Student union president Jared Olagsson questioned the administration’s decision and said it could have far reaching implications for students.

“Sure, you could say it’s just slonking reggie. That’s shit bud. But where does this lead? Is the university going to be

telling students they can’t get cooked on a gasper next?”

But Wallace defended the administration’s decision against concerns it would negatively impact students.

“We all know no one wants to huff that reggie, anyways. People want fire, not ditch weed,” said Wallace.

“We’re doing them a favour. If these kids toke up, I want them to get blasted.”

Olagsson said that he appreciates the presidents’ intentions, but that he still had concerns.

“It’s important to remember, that for a lot of our new university students, reg is extremely loud," he said.

"They have no experience puff-puff passing to the left-hand side, and so there can be more risk involved in pushing them right on those mids.”

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FAQ review celebrates 10th anniversary

Feminist and queer collective counters misconceptions around women’s and gender studies SHAUNA MATTHEWS, STAFF

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he Feminist and Queer Review (FAQ ) launched its 10th anniversary issue Friday evening with an intimate gathering in ArtLab. Each year the FAQ is put together by a feminist and queer collective, which aims to increase awareness of feminist and queer voices, opinions and experiences and to “counter misconceptions surrounding women’s and gender studies.”

The annual publication, which is produced by the U of M women’s and gender studies program, features written and visual work from students in various faculties. FAQ also gives undergraduate students the opportunity to have their work published.

Adriana King, a member of the collective and FAQ editorial board, said having work featured allows students to be cited and to prepare for life and grad school.

“It’s a rare opportunity to be published as an undergraduate student,”

she said. en’s and gender studies program and “I actually think it’s because wom“It’s a really exciting opportunity advisor to the collective, said she has en’s and gender studies and feminist for us and the collective to be on an noticed momentum building behind inquiry in the context of the univereditorial for preparation for grad the publication. sity is a relatively new thing,” Ferris school.”

“This is the first year that the dean said.

The group works in a non-hier- of arts and the associate dean of “Whereas English literature archical way and all decisions are research have actually showed up to departments, philosophy departunanimous. King ments have said this process, existed since like which is based in the beginning of “Feminism is all about making what feminist philosothe university in happens in the classroom phies, worked well a western context, when publishing women’s and genrelevant in the community” this issue, and the der studies is about group faced few 40 to 60 years old, — Shawna Ferris, head of the women’s problems in the so it’s still sort of and gender studies program editorial process. taking hold in a lot Editions of of places.”

FAQ are available Though FAQ is at no cost, thanks to support from our event,” Ferris said. being recognized within the univerthe Margaret Laurence Endowment “We’ve invited them every year.” sity after 10 years, the publication is Fund, a fund distributed between The women’s and gender studies still running into barriers. women’s and gender studies programs program still does not have departThe first printing company the colat the U of M, U of W and Brandon mental status, Ferris noted, despite lective approached refused to print University. having more students than other the issue because of its content, said Shawna Ferris, head of the wom- programs in the faculty.

Ferris.

Another printer was found, but only received the copies of the issue hours before the launch.

“I think the program-department thing is a good example of how feminist work can get sidelined and forgotten,” Ferris said.

“One of the printing companies that was approached to print it refused to print our book,“ she said.

“That was this year and it happened the first year too.”

Despite these challenges, FAQ is growing. Each year more copies are published.

“I see them carried around more on campus, and it’s a way for our students to think beyond the audience of one, which is a feminist thing to do,” Ferris said.

“Feminism is all about making what happens in the classroom relevant in the community, what happens in the community relevant in the classroom.”

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Global Oneness Project releases new documentary

Earthrise looks at the first picture of the Earth with accounts from members of the Apollo 8 AMIN MONTAZERI POUR AGHA, STAFF

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he Global Oneness Project’s recent documentary, Earthrise, premiered last week in the New York Times Op-Docs and the acclaimed PBS POV series.

Established in 2005 by documentary director Emmanuel VaughanLee, with the support of the Kalliopeia Foundation, the Global Oneness Project is an educational platform built on the premise of visual narrative and storytelling.

“People looked upon themselves as citizens of Earth” — Frank Borman, Apollo 8 astronaut tury space race between the U.S. and The project brings human experi- Soviet Union came the photograph ences with culture, the environment from which the documentary gets and other social issues to the class- its name. room through documentaries.

“Earthrise,” a single frame capturEarthrise presents viewers with ing the existence of the human race the story of how Earth was first seen within the infinite universe, is revered from space. as the photograph that represents the Amidst the ferocious 20th cen- Apollo 8 mission.

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Vaughan-Lee recounts the beauty of Earth, as first witnessed

by William Anders, Frank Borman and Jim Lovell, the Apollo 8 astronauts, using their experiences and views to show the impact of the first photo of the Earth from space.

Despite being viewed on a screen, as opposed to viewing its grandeur

eclipsing the lunar horizon, the documentary still leaves its viewer awestruck.

As stated by Col. Frank Borman, the command pilot of the ship, there had been no instructions issued by NASA on photography. NASA’s primary intent from the Apollo 8’s lunar revolution was to examine possibili-

ties for a future moon landing, leaving all other aspects of this venture secondary.

Yet with the 70-millimetre Hasselblad cameras carried on board

by Borman, the iconic “Earthrise” photograph was shot.

It conveys a “sense of how in the world could this little ball exist in this vast universe of nothing,” Anders recounted in the documentary.

“Earthrise” is one of the most reproduced images in history.

Whether it be a simple classroom globe, or printed on the cover of Times magazine, the photograph transcends the social divisions between humans.

“You don’t see cities. You don’t see boundaries. You don’t see people. It looks like the place is uninhabited,” said Lovell.

Even 50 years later, our cherished “blue marble” still shines in the photo showing a unity among all humans.

“I think it gave a lot of people hope and transcended national boundaries,” said Borman.

“At least for an instant, I believe people looked upon themselves as citizens of Earth.”

Will cannabis make you more creative?

Research finds it’s not the weed, it’s your personality MALAK ABAS, STAFF

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ou may have heard the stereotypes before.

Marijuana being used not just as a way to chill out, but as a way to turn on your creative brain juices. That people who indulge in Mary Jane are somehow more creative than their non-partaking peers.

journal Consciousness and Cognition asks this exact question: are cannabis users somehow more creative than other people? The answer, according to the study, is yes — well, sort of.

The study used a personality model called the Big 5 to determine creativity. The model quantifies personality by measuring openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness, extraversion Are cannabis users and neuroticism.

Researchers tested 979 undersomehow more graduate students using the Big 5 test, asked them to self-determine creative than their own creativity and subjected other people? The them to an objective “creativity test.”

They found that sober cannabis answer, according users scored higher all around than to the study, is yes their sober non-smoking fellow students.

The smokers performed higher — well, sort of on the objective tests, and — this is important — they scored higher when self-reporting how creative Maybe you heard it from your they were. weird roommate who smelled like While you may be reaching for mothballs and had a very active Etsy your grinder as we speak, excited to account. You could have read it in an have a productive reason to toke up interview with a fan of Bob Marley regularly, leave the gear in your sock who equated Marley's fondness for drawer for now. ganja with his great music.

Correlation is not always causaWhile the idea that smoking can- tion, and this study is no different. nabis could somehow chemically The increased levels of objective enhance the functions of the brain creativity may not come from canthat make us susceptible to bouts of nabis, but from what inspires some wild creativity may seem ridiculous to partake in recreational cannabis. at face value, the trope is based in The study suggests people who are scientific research. more open to new experiences (say, A 2017 study published by the trying a joint at your first house party) are in the same group as people with

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creative tendencies.

Going back to that important point, cannabis users considered themselves more creative overall.

The study also found those who partake are generally more extroverted and less conscientious. Or, the type of people more likely to confidently call themselves a creative.

One could consider the study to be proving cannabis users to not be more

creative than non-users, but proving creative types are more prone to the type of personality traits that would inspire someone to regularly smoke weed.

As the plant becomes increasingly legal to use recreationally across the world, more and more people are coming out saying regular cannabis use has improved their quality of life.

From acne to autism, cannabidiol

(CBD) oil has been integrated into a wide range of treatment plans. The science, however, remains out on whether it can improve your screenplay as well as it can your skin.

So, based on the research we now have, it’s not the marijuana that opens your mind. Turns out, your mind’s been open all along.

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s Canada gears up to legalize cannabis fellow legal stoner spot, California’s High On Fire released its latest record Electric Messiah Oct. 5.

The Oakland-based metal trio has a bit of a pedigree in the stoner subculture, being formed in 1998 by guitarist Matt Pike after the breakup of the influential stoner/ doom metal band Sleep. Electric Messiah is their eighth album and comes after the release of the recently-reunited Sleep’s new album, The Sciences.

Production on this record is standard with the fuzzy, downtuned guitars sounding nice and fat. The bass comes through the mix nicely adding some heft, and the drums demolish you with pummeling double-bass runs and rhythms ranging from Black Sabbath-esque dirges to mean, speedy Motorhead numbers.

Alongside all of that is the maniacal barking of Matt Pike, who sounds like a mix of Scott (Wino) Weinrich, Lemmy Kilmister and a cement mixer.

The album opens with the Motorhead-flavoured speed metal of “Spewn from the Earth,” which serves its purpose as an upbeat opener to get the blood flowing but not much else. It is serviceable but unmemorable. Two other tracks on the album are in this Motorhead vein: the title track and “Freebooter.” “Electric Messiah”

unfortunately manages to be the worst song on the album, suffering from the terminal flaw of being supremely boring. “Freebooter,” on the other hand, might be the best song on the album. Faster than the other two, it has exciting riffs, compelling song writing and benefits greatly from the upped ferocity.

The sad fact is this album just is not very good until the second half of the track list. Along with the subpar fast songs, the first half is also home to two snoozer long tracks: “Steps of the Ziggurat / House of Enlil” and “Sanctioned Annihilation.” The former is a little more interesting than the latter but, ultimately, they are both plodding slogs that do not offer much in the way of interesting dynamics, headbanging rhythms or catchy melodies.

The record picks up in the second half with “The Pallid Mask,” which contains an interesting melodic edge and Pike’s most crazed vocal performance on the album.

“God of the Godless” has the most mosh-friendly rhythms, while the closer “Drowning Dog” is a compelling attempt at a more epic heavy metal approach, and a great choice for rounding out the album.

At the end of the day, the stronger second half does not save the first. Despite some highlights, the album has a lack of fresh and exciting ideas, tends to go in one ear and out the other and has a shortage of catchy, enjoyable riffs.

Overall this one just does not stack up.

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50 ways to tribute Paul Simon QUINCY HOUDAYER

Performers from "Still Crazy: The Music of Paul Simon" take a final bow at the West End Cultural Centre. The concert took place the night of Paul Simon's 77th birthday.

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Bisons split series with defending champion Alberta

Herd comes from behind in home opener, falls short Saturday JASON PCHAJEK, STAFF

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he U of M Bisons hosted the No. 2 nationally ranked University of Alberta Golden Bears, earning two points in a split series

Friday

The U of M Bisons men’s hockey team opened up its barn Friday, stunning the defending champs with a 3-2 comeback win.

The two teams played with fire, exchanging hacks, slashes and barbs throughout. Manitoba used it to its advantage, clearing rebounds and clogging passing lanes.

“Yeah that’s a part of our identity,” Bisons head coach Mike Sirant said.

“We need to be aggressive on our forecheck, as I said, working hard — working with purpose though — and being physical when those opportunities are there.”

The game started poorly for the herd, as a powerplay goal lifted the Bears up just over a minute in. Luke Philp sent a cross-ice pass to Cole Sanford and he went shelf on Bisons goaltender Byron Spriggs for the 1-0 Alberta lead.

The Golden Bears powerplay kept clicking eight minutes later, as Philp connected with Sanford again to give Alberta a 2-0 lead in the first period.

In the second, Manitoba got a goal of its own on the powerplay. Devon Skoleski banged home a rebound, setting the stage for heroics by the captain, Brett Stovin.

At 7:23 in the second, Stovin picked up a drop pass from Liam Bilton as the herd entered the Alberta zone. Stovin toe-dragged and went bar down, knotting the game at 2-2.

“When you’re down 2-0 and the guys are starting to sink on the bench, as a leader you wanna do something that’ll get them back into it,” Stovin said.

“So that first goal kinda got us going and we kinda said on the bench, ‘Keep going.’ And, I mean, getting that break, coming in on a two-onone […] my heart started going and I was like, ‘This is the chance.’”

Manitoba completed the comeback in the third off the stick of Nick Zajac.

Adam Henry picked up the puck

while trailing the play, sent a pass to Brett Brooks, and he went cross-ice to Zajac for the finish, giving Manitoba a 3-2 lead and the win.

second half of last year leading into the playoffs. So, it’s nice to get the first one out of the way.”

“When you’re down 2-0 and the guys are starting to sink on the bench, as a leader you wanna do something that’ll get them back into it” — Brett Stovin, Bison men’s hockey captain

Sarurday's follow-up went the other way and the herd fell 4-1.

Both teams now sit even at 2-2 on the year.

The visitors came out of the gate fast, creating opportunities right from puck drop.

Before the herd knew how to defend the onslaught, the score was 3-0 just over 12 minutes into the game.

“It took us a good 10 minutes before we started getting into the game — and at that time we were already down,” said Sirant.

Alberta defenceman Jason Fram opened scoring for the Golden Bears. He was in front of Manitoba’s Spriggs when he converted a pass from Sanford.

Alberta doubled down with its second as forward Taylor Cooper snuck one by Spriggs.

Grayson Pawlenchuk finished a

“It’s awesome,” Zajac said.

“It’s a good feeling, haven’t put the puck in the net for a long time — I think it was November of last year — so wasn’t really too thrilled with the

Saturday

nice passing play with a tip-in for the third and final goal of the period, as the Bears went into the intermission up 3-0.

Alberta added another tally in the second, when Philp scored after keeping a clearing attempt inside the blue line, walking in and snapping a puck top corner to make it 4-0.

The home side was finally able to get on the board in the third.

Defenceman Mackenzie Dwyer shot a rocket past Zach Sawchenko with just under five minutes remaining to avoid being shut out.

Spriggs turned away 27 of 31 shots in the game and had little chance to stop the pucks that got by him.

“Byron couldn’t be faulted for any of those goals,” said Sirant. “He played well for us.”

Manitoba will host the Regina Cougars next weekend. Game one is Friday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. CDT, while game two is Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. CDT.

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Marijuana to remain banned at U Sports level Governing body stays WADA compliant with cannabis ban JASON PCHAJEK, STAFF

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ver the past few years, the debate around marijuana in the sports world has raged. Now, with marijuana set to become legal in Canada, one major Canadian sports organization is standing firm.

U Sports has declared it will continue to treat marijuana as a banned substance.

The organization reported in August its intentions to follow current international guidelines, and have a threshold to allow for potential pot use while outside competition. The drug is listed as a banned substance “in competition” by the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA).

“As WADA is independent of any one country, its code is not affected by the legislative changes in Canada or any other nation,” U Sports said in a statement.

The Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) is the authority on drug testing for U Sports, through the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES), and both are WADA compliant — utilizing the same banned substance list.

According to the CCES website, cannabis is banned under the CADP for a variety of reasons.

The CCES says while they do not consider cannabis to be performance enhancing, they have “anecdotal accounts of athletes using it therapeutically with the intent to improve performance or recovery by managing pain, stress or anxiety.”

The CCES also notes that while marijuana has therapeutic uses, “habitual use or abuse presents the potential for harm.”

The organization also argues that marijuana can impair athletes during events and presents a safety hazard for all involved.

Athletes will be allowed to use the drug out of competition — as cannabis only appears on the list of substances banned by WADA and the CADP “in competition” — but the athlete must pass a test before competing. Marijuana is allowed to be in an athlete’s system but under a certain threshold.

typically used for medical conditions affecting blood supply to tissue and organs.

Meldonium is used to treat cardiovascular diseases by widening arteries to increase blood flow.

There is also evidence that the drug can help with increased endurance, exercise tolerance and reduced recovery time. WADA banned the drug in 2016 due to evidence of athletes using the drug with the intent to enhance their performance.

The banning of drugs like meldonium — done based on evidence of intent to use the drug to enhance performance — sets the precedent for marijuana to be banned by WADA, the CADP and U Sports.

Cannabis, with its known calming effects, could be used in the same way as beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce blood-pressure, heart rate, tremors and can even help with anxiety, which caused their ban.

In the high-stress environment of sports competition, having something to calm nerves, improve mental functioning or slow a racing heart would be a major benefit. However, when certain substances are used for that purpose illegally, it gives the offender a decided advantage over their rule-abiding peers.

There is hope for those looking to use the drug for the same stressmanaging benefits when not in competition.

GRAPHIC BY EVAN TREMBLAY Former NBA player Cliff Robinson has been outspoken about mixed doubles curling event. pened in curling was more perplexing the medicinal and stress-relieving Stress management an issue This development shook up the than shocking. benefits of marijuana.

An odd spin in the public discourse sports world, as Russia’s involvement “I think most people will laugh “When you talk about guys playaround doping and ask, ‘What ing at a professional level, there’s a occurred during could you pos- lot of physical and mental stress that “As WADA is independent of any the 2018 Olympic sibly need dop- comes with that,” Robinson told the winter games, ing for?’ as I am Portland Business Journal. one country, its code is not affected when Alexander thinking,” Danish “To have something available to Krushelnitskiy, skip Madeleine you that has health benefits, I don’t by the legislative changes in Canada of Russia, was Dupont said to see the issue with it myself.” or any other nation” — U Sports stripped of his Forbes. “I’m not Medical marijuana will remain even sure what prohibited in U Sports, regardless of bronze medal after testing positive for use doping would any prescription. To continue — or a banned substance. Krushelnitskiy in the 2018 games was in flux after a be for in curling.” start — smoking medicinal mariand his wife, Anastasia Bryzgalova, state-sponsored doping program was Krushelnitskiy was found to have juana, athletes must gain a medical had been competing in the first-ever unearthed. However, the fact it hap- meldonium in his system, a drug exemption from the CCES.

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Bisons football dominated by Dinos Herd falls back to .500 with 34-16 ravaging Friday night JASON PCHAJEK, STAFF

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he U of M Bisons football team was on the road in Calgary this weekend, falling 34-16 against the now 6-0 University of Calgary Dinos.

The Dinos went to work early, as Boston Rowe recovered a Manitoba fumble and charged 68 yards down field for the touchdown to give Calgary a 7-0 lead less than four minutes in.

Hunter Karl followed this up with 2:47 left in the opening quarter. He snagged a 24-yard pass from Dinos

quarterback Adam Sinagra for the 14-0 Calgary lead.

Alex Basilis added another touchdown and the Dinos nabbed a safety in the second quarter — extending the lead to 22-0 — before the herd finally got on the board.

Bisons Brad Mikoluff notched a single with 30 seconds left in the first half, but Niko DiFonte responded with a field goal as time expired.

Calgary stood on a massive 25-1 lead at halftime.

Things went from bad to worse for Manitoba in the third quarter, as DiFonte grabbed two singles and Calgary scored another touchdown for a 34-1 lead.

Only in the final quarter did the Bisons showed any sign of life.

Jamel Lyles took the ball on a 17-yard run for the touchdown, but the Bisons only scored six on the play as a two-point convert pass from quarterback Des Catellier missed its target.

Victor St. Pierre-Laviolette ran a remains perfect.

With two games remaining on 24-yard touchdown to make it 34-14 and Mikoluff had two more singles the schedule, Manitoba can clinch a playoff spot with a win next week. for the 34-16 final score.

Manitoba’s Calgary-born quar- But they need the 2-4 University of terback — Catellier — had a tough Alberta Golden Bears to lose to the night in his hometown, throwing 3-3 UBC Thunderbirds that same for only nine completions on 23 night. attempts, while being sacked five times. Sinagra, meanwhile, went 30 The Bisons will be back out on the for 45 and was sacked just once. road next weekend, in Saskatoon, to Manitoba drops back to .500 on take on the University of Saskatchewan the season at 3-3, while Calgary Huskies. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m. CDT.

University of Regina’s loss is Manitoba’s gain

U of M football club lands in playoff contention after front office mistake costs Rams games JASON PCHAJEK, STAFF

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mistake off the field for the games,” Bisons football quarterback a full review of their intake process chance of making the playoffs. The be easy and we have to start playing University of Regina Rams Des Catellier said. as a result.

University of Calgary Dinos have our best football now.” has big implications for the U of M “We would rather go out and out“I’m sad to see a team have to already clinched a playoff berth Following a lopsided 34-16 loss Bisons football team. right win the game, but this is exactly lose all their wins and all their hard with a perfect 6-0 record, and a sin- to the Dinos on Friday, the Bisons News broke Oct. 5 the Rams what our team gle win may be dropped back to .500 on the year. The would forfeit the first five games of needed right now.” just enough for University of Alberta Golden Bears “This is exactly what our the season after playing an ineligible According to a the herd to sneak fell to Regina in a 32-17 loss, putting player. release by Canada into the final spot. them at 2-4. If the 3-3 Bisons can earn team needed right now” — Des The Rams — formerly in second West, the Rams “This puts us in a win against the 3-3 U of S Huskies Catellier, Bisons football quarterback at 3-2 — drop to the bottom of the became aware of a very good posi- on Oct. 20, and Alberta loses to the Canada West standings at 0-5. The the ineligibility tion for the play- 3-3 UBC Thunderbirds, Manitoba Bisons are now back in playoff con- during the conoffs and even gives will clinch a playoff spot. tention and in a three-way tie for ference bye week. work because of a mistake like this,” us a track to get a home playoff game,” If the U of A wins and Manitoba second — with the University of The mistake stems from what Catellier said.

Catellier said. loses, it will come down to the season British Columbia and the University Canada West referred to as “an over“I know how much hard work goes “That all being said there [are] finale at home against UBC. of Saskatchewan — at 3-3. sight during Regina’s student-athlete into a season and it’s sad to see it go three games left in the season and “For our team, it’s not necessar- intake and eligibility process over the that way.” we have to go out there and handle ily the way you want to win football summer” and Regina will be doing The Bisons now have a strong our business. No games are going to

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Growing support for medical pot use in sports

Pot remains on banned substance lists of NFL, NBA KELLEN TANIGUCHI, STAFF

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Women’s hockey swept in Calgary

Former NBA player Al Harrington is now an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry with his company, Viola Extracts.

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his week, Canada will join However the league’s deputy com- a performance enhancer by the MLB, Uruguay, South Africa, Georgia missioner Bill Daly has said there as well as all World Anti-Doping and nine U.S. states as a jurisdiction are no plans of changing the league’s Agency compliant organizations, but where it is legal to use weed for rec- stance on weed after it becomes legal- the leagues continue to keep it on reational purposes. ized in Canada. their banned substance lists.

For sports, this raises questions The MLB, similarly, is not focused regarding the use of the drug by Medical marijuana and the winds of change athletes.

As it stands, there is a major divide “I think there’s David Stern — NBA commisbetween the big four sports — hockey, sioner from 1984 to 2014 — was an universal agreement baseball, basketball and football — integral part of why the league is on how serious an offence their play- that marijuana for so strict on pot use today, but has ers smoking pot ought to be. changed his tune in recent years. medical purposes The NFL and NBA continue to According to the Washington Post, have strong protocols in place, while Stern said weed “probably should be should be completely removed from the banned substance the MLB and NHL tend to look the other way, or privately punish players list.” legal” — David who test positive for THC. Stern continued to say the perStern, former NBA Pot is not currently on the NHL’s ception of the drug seems to have list of banned substances because the changed from when he was commiscommissioner league does not view it as a perforsioner of the NBA. mance enhancing drug.

“I think there’s universal agreeHowever, the league does test its ment that marijuana for medical players for THC and the players that on cannabis use by its players, as the purposes should be completely legal,” test positive receive a call from league league tends to focus more on per- Stern said officials, and substance abuse treat- formance-enhancing drugs such as Most players who argue pot ment if needed. steroids. should be allowed in their leagues The NHL can make it mandaThe NFL and NBA both suspend are arguing for medicinal use to help tory for players to see doctors about and fine players who test positive for with recovering from injuries. substance abuse if tested positive. THC. The drug is not considered as Stern agreed, saying if marijuana

helped him and other players with the healing process, then the league should educate team doctors to be able to distribute pot to players.

Eugene Monroe, former offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, also argued for pot use in the NFL back in 2016.

Monroe told USA Today he believes allowing players to consume pot is safer than the possibility of players becoming addicted to prescribed opioids, such as oxycontin.

However, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell disagreed and said he sees no medical benefits from pot.

According to ESPN, Goodell also said smoking weed may not be healthy for his players long term.

ESPN also noted that Goodell made these comments after more than 1,800 former players filed a lawsuit claiming the prescription drugs distributed by their teams caused them to suffer long-term health problems.

Following a season-opening sweep of the Calgary Dinos a week ago, the U of M Bisons women’s hockey team was on the other side of the broom this weekend against Alberta Pandas.

Autumn MacDougall had the lone goal in game one, as the Pandas came away with a 1-0 win. The herd was dominated, only sending seven shots on the Alberta goal, while Lauren Taraschuk stopped 23 of 24 in the loss.

Game two was little better, as Manitoba was again shut out again, this time 2-0. Alex Poznikoff broke open the scoring 42 seconds into the third, and Hannah Olenyk added another at the 13:23 mark.

Taraschuk stopped 27 of 29 in the loss, while Alberta goaltender Halle Oswald stopped all 17 for the win.

Soccer doubles up UBC Okanagan

The U of M women’s soccer club lifted its win tally to six over the weekend, sweeping the UBC Okanagan Heat on the road.

Bruna Mavignier picked up the lone goal in game one — her fourth of the year — as Manitoba snagged a 1-0 victory.

The story was the same the next day, as Mavignier picked up her fifth of the season in the 45th minute, en route to a 1-0 Bisons win over the Thompson River Wolfpack.

The herd improves to 6-4-2 on the year, sits third in the Canada West prairie division and has clinched a playoff berth.

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